1. Class of 2016 (this slideshow is available on our school website)
FALL GRAD
MEETING
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Class of 2016
(this slideshow is available on our school website)

2. Agenda Release of Information Form Grad Application Community Hours
SAT Information
University and College Visits (UIP and CIP days)
OUAC and OCAS websites
College, University, Apprenticeship Requirements
Scholarships and Financial Assistance (Websites)
OSAP, 30% Off Tuition Program, Local Awards
eINFO (electronicinfo.ca), Ontariocolleges.ca

3. “Release of Information Form”
Grants permission to EDHS to provide information recorded in the OSR when student is no longer attending EDHS to a future employer or post- secondary institution, i.e. course marks
Due no later than Fri. Oct. 16th to Student Services Office

4. GRAD APPLICATION Graduation is a year long process
Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 16th
Must be eligible to graduate by June 2016
Fee to cover graduation cost is $55.00
Complete all information requested on application
Read the conditions on the application thoroughly
Grad date: Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at EDHS
(arrival at 4:30 PM, ceremony at 5:30 PM)

5. Community Hours
40 Hours Community Service are requested by MoE to fulfill one of the requirements OSSD
Completed Community Hours form must be submitted by March 1st
Complete your community involvement document correctly and verify that the signatures are in the appropriate space
Submit your completed form to Mrs. Pearce in Student Services as soon as it is completed

6. Community Hours (continued)
Graduation Honour Cords will be awarded :
Silver = hours
Gold = hours
Red = 500+ hours
Updated Hours must be submitted by May 1st to be eligible for cords
If hours or Grad Fee not submitted, you will not receive Grad invitations in April.

7. No Fees/Hours = Consequences:
No Prom Ticket

8. SAT Information
Students interested in attending U.S. university/college
SAT Website to register (must register on-line)
Dates: November 7, (register by Oct. 8th)
January 23, 2016
May 7, 2016
Location: Kennedy C.I., 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Preparation booklets available in Student Services.
Prep courses/tutors available – see Guidance.
All information is available on the website.

9. University/College Visits
See handout to select schools you are considering
Sign-up in Student Services with Mrs. Pearce and obtain an admit slip (slips will not be granted on day of presentation as destination must be verified)
Do not miss tests to attend these visits
Go to your class and show teacher your appointment slip but do not hand in to teacher
Admit slip is required to attend presentation and will be collected so that attendance can be tracked
College bound students are not eligible to apply to university presentations

10. UIP University Information Program DAY
Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Essex District High School
Sign-up in the Student Services by Nov. 2nd
College-bound students cannot attend

11. CIP College Information Program DAY
Date: Tue. Oct. 27th , 9:00am –11:00am
Location: St. Clair College
Sign-up in Student Services
 bring in a note to main office or,
 have parent call the day before the event, or
 by Oct. 19th if you want free bus (leaves at 8:30)
- need field trip permission form (first 45)
Do not come to the main office to sign out on the day of the event!

12. OUAC/OCAS Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)
Ontario College Application Services (OCAS)
On-Line Application
Deadline: January 13th, 2016 (OUAC)
Deadline: February 1st, 2016 (OCAS)
PIN Numbers for OUAC applicants available by November
No PIN numbers needed for OCAS – you create a user account
A tutorial session will be conducted in November for University and College on-line Application process (students must sign-up for this tutorial in Student Services)
More information will be provided as updates are received…listen to announcements. If you are not present for announcements, inquire in Student Services!

13. College Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 Diploma (OSSD)
All programs require ENG4U or 4C
You must check individual programs for other requirements (usually maths/sciences)
Ontario College Guide (research location of programs… )
Go to individual school calendars to acquire information for entrance into individual programs
Private career colleges can be researched at: or

14. University Entrance Requirements
OSSD
6 Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U
eINFO admission guidelines for university entrance (research location of programs, average ranges, prerequisites, new programs, additional admission criteria, campus news, scholarships…
Research program in individual school calendars

15. Apprenticeship and Trade Certification
Brochure available in Student Services
Apprenticeship is a hands-on training program for people who want to work in skilled trades and who enjoy learning by doing
Requires a High School Diploma
You must find an employer who wants to hire an apprentice
Contract between Ministry of Skills, employer, and trainee

16. Scholarships and Financial Assistance
It is your responsibility to research all scholarships and financial assistance available for you
List of websites provided by the GECDSB at
publicboard.ca  Students  Scholarships
External Scholarships - applications or advertisement available in Student Services (many based on community involvement and leadership skills)
Listen to announcements
All advertisements posted on bulletin board outside the Student Services Office – CHECK THESE!!
Take note of deadlines

17. University and College Entrance Awards and Scholarships
Scholarship Research
University and College Entrance Awards and Scholarships
Each University or College website will have awards information regarding scholarships and bursaries. These sites will tell you whether an application is required or not (also refer to eINFO and College Guide).

18. Ontario Student Assistance Plan - OSAP
Information available on OSAP website
Available early May, workshop in spring
Application must be done on-line
Each case is assessed individually
“Estimator” feature is excellent
“30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant” now available through OSAP application

19. Local Community Bursaries and Merit Awards
Provided by community donors
Applications and information provided in Spring
All graduating students who are pursuing their education at a post-secondary school after graduation are welcome to apply
Must read criteria for eligibility
Many based on financial need and not necessarily academic excellence

20. ELIGIBILITY for Local Awards
You must pursue your studies at a post-secondary institution in the Fall after your June graduation in order to be eligible for any scholarships/financial awards/bursaries
Graduate students returning for a fifth year of high school are not eligible
Awarded scholarships and bursaries are not deferred to the following year – they are forfeited

21. Reminders OSSD Requirements (30 credits, 40 Hours, OSSLT)
Day school credit cap of 34 now exists…
College entrance requirements
University entrance requirements
(six grade 12 U/M courses minimum, incl. ENG4U)
Make sure you have prerequisites for programs
Upgrading is allowed but credit is not counted twice!
Ontario Scholar average is calculated from best six Grade 12 courses (all levels of learning considered)

22. Sessions
Appointments for counselling sessions begin now (you can also request appointments – use spares)
Your opportunity to ask questions regarding;
programs of study,
entrance requirements,
verify your eligibility

23. Search for
programs
electronicinfo.ca

24. Search for
programs
Ontariocolleges.ca

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